title: Management of condylomata acuminata with the carbon dioxide laser.
abstract: Ninety-four patients with condylomata acuminata of the lower genital tract and perianal region were treated with the carbon dioxide laser. Most were managed in the outpatient clinic, but 1 to 4 treatments were required depending upon extent of involvement. Of 90 patients, 75 (83.3%) were free of lesions on all follow-up examinations after initial treatment. Of 15 patients with recurrent lesions, 13 underwent a second laser treatment; 7 of these 13 have been subsequently free of condylomata. The overall success rate was 91%. The carbon dioxide laser provides an appealing method of management of condylomata acuminata because of its precision, rapid healing without scarring, and safety when used during pregnancy.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001005:Anus Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D003218:Condylomata Acuminata / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D014625:Vaginal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D014846:Vulvar Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide